Obituaries
John Robert Cecil
Aug 16, 2012
John Robert Cecil, or simply known as Bob by most, was born on February 4th 1933 to Dr. John Goolsby Cecil and Marie Evelyn Jordan Cecil in Chicago, Illinois. Bob died, after a long battle with gastroparesis and other health complications at 1:44 am on August 16th 2012 at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Bob was...
Donnie Wayne Blythe
Aug 14, 2012
Donnie Wayne Blythe, 48, of McKinney, Texas died Tuesday, August 14, 2012. He was born on October 30, 1963 in McKinney. Donnie worked for Triumph Aerostructures as an aircraft metal fabricator for 26 years. He is survived by his son, Jared Blythe of McKinney, his granddaughter, Alyssa Marie Blythe of McKinney, his brothers Ronnie Blythe and William Watson, both of...
Daniel Douglas Fletcher
Aug 13, 2012
DANIEL DOUGLAS FLETCHERDaniel Douglas Fletcher, 41, died on Monday, Aug. 13, 2012, at his home in Plano, Texas, after a 15-month battle with cancer.Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 17, at Wilson Chapel Cemetery in Lowry Crossing. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Charles W. Smith and Sons Funeral Home, 601 S. Tennessee...
Valma Banks Houts
Aug 12, 2012
88, Born February 23, 1924 in Letcher County, Kentucky and passed away August 12, 2012 in Wylie, Texas. Valma was a member of Wylie Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob Boyd and Celia Evelyn McKnight Banks; three brothers, Estill Banks, Edison Banks and Vernon Banks; and two sisters, Ruby Collins and Orpha Hampton.Valma is...
Connie Kiernan
Aug 11, 2012
76, Born May 20, 1936 in Racine, Wisconsin and passed away August 11, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Connie was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph D. and Agnes C. Venturini.Connie is survived by her husband of fifty-four years, Bob Kiernan; daughter, Kim Shea and her husband, William; two sons, Tim Kiernan...
Kathleen Ann Parker-Davis
Aug 9, 2012
Born 7/15/1945 in Hoboken, NJ and passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ surrounded by family and friends on August 9, 2012 in Garland, TX. Preceded in death by parents Harold Keck and Grace Keck. Survived by husband Richard Davis, sons Mark and Greg Wickman and Larry Parker, Jr. Also survived by brothers Dennis,...
Kenneth Wayne Bennett
Aug 9, 2012
Kenneth Wayne Bennett, lovingly known as Wayne to friends and family, left this earth on August 9, 2012. Wayne was born in Tyler, Texas on January 3, 1974It is said that how you live your "dash" in life is what matters. Wayne’s short span, his "dash", of 38 years, was well lived and experienced. Wayne loved weekends at the lake...
Randy Michael Key
Aug 5, 2012
57, born January 21, 1955 in McKinney, Texas and passed away August 5, 2012 in Sachse, Texas. Randy was a lifetime resident of Sachse and a member of First Baptist Church Sachse. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Truitt and Ethel Faye Morrison Key. Randy is survived by his sister, Joyce Creel and her husband, David; brother,...
Clyde Ray McClain
Aug 3, 2012
81, formerly of Sachse, Texas, passed away August 3, 2012 in Tyler, Texas. He was born January 5, 1931 to Vernon E. and Pearl (Welch) McClain in Waco, Texas. He married Joyce Blasingame in February of 1953. Clyde served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was Baptist and also, a member of Texas Thoroughbred Association. He was...
Leon Taft Martin
Aug 2, 2012
Leon Taft "Lee" Martin, Jr. of McKinney, 65, passed away on August 2, 2012. Lee was born September 1, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Joyce, his brother-in-law, Paul Whitehouse and his wife Cheryl. Lee served honorably in the United States Army....
James Francis Juno
Aug 1, 2012
James Francis Juno, 65, died August 1, 2012. He was born in LaCrosse, Kansas to James and Dorothy Juno on October 6, 1946. He is survived by his wife, Constance, his son, Jimmy and a sister, Carolyn Ann Parbs of Marrero, Louisiana. The family will recieve friends at a visitation to be held Sunday evening, August 5, 2012 from 6:00-8:00...
Bess Beatrice Shelton
Aug 1, 2012
Bess Beatrice Shelton of Princeton, Texas died on August 1, 2012 surrounded by her family and friends. A private graveside service was held at the Pecan Grove Cemetery on August 2, 2012 at 3:00 p.m.
Michael Claude Dyer
Aug 1, 2012
Michael Claude DyerMay 2, 1950 " August 1, 2012 Michael was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. However, his parents were obviously brilliant since they brought him to Texas as soon as they could get here. As a family, the Dyers made a home in Garland, Texas. Michael was raised and educated in Garland where he attended Daughtery and Williams Elementary Schools,...
Amariah Brielle Wehlau
Jul 30, 2012
Amariah Brielle Wehlau, 2, died on July 30, 2012. She was born on December 1, 2009 to Nick and Kristi Wehlau. A memorial service will take place on Wednesday, August 8 at 3:00 p.m. at Christ Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church in Wylie, Texas. The address for the church is 703 Business Way, Wylie, Texas 75098. Following the service, there will...
Ella Brown
Jul 30, 2012
Mrs. Ella (Shinn) Brown was born June 30, 1948 to Lennie and Iantha Shinn in Pike Co, Missouri. She was raised with 12 brothers and sisters in Bowling Green, Missouri, where she met and married her husband of 46 years, Joe Brown. This couple ventured out from their roots and took up residence in the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex in 1981,...
Elizabeth Francina James
Jul 29, 2012
Elizabeth "Dutsie" James, 77, passed away on July 29, 2012 in McKinney, Texas surrounded by her family and friends. Elizabeth is survived by her five children, June McCullough of McKinney, Willie James (Janice) of Van Alstyne, Elizabeth Treadway (Larry "Buck") of Princeton, Frances Evans (Gene) of Princeton, Rita Romine-Trout (Edwin) of McKinney, 21 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. She is...
Daniel Charles Young
Jul 29, 2012
Daniel Charles Young 37, born to Charles Luther Young and Sherry McAfee on September 20, 1974 in Wichita Falls, Texas, left this earth on July 29, 2012 to be reunited with his parents, Treva Morgan (mother), Ma, Melba King, Dear Friends Dana Wilson and Matthew Reardon.Daniel Graduated from Petrolia High School in Petrolia, Texas, in 1994 where he played both...
John Vincent Gabe
Jul 22, 2012
John Vincent Gabe, age 79, was born September 10, 1932 to Charles Emmett Gabe and Ruth Cleveland Vincent in Searcy, Arkansas where he met his wife of 61 years, Quinta Crozier Gabe. A great tenor, John spent many years singing in his church choir and in men’s quartets. On July 22, 2012 John went home to be with his Lord...
Lee Ann Gowens
Jul 22, 2012
Mrs. Gowens passed away at her residence on July 22, 2012. She was born to Roger Lee and Carolyn (Molloy) Pletcher on June 15, 1962 in New Orleans, LA. She married Bill Gowens Feburary 2, 1985 in Dallas, TX. She was a bus aide for the Garland Independant School District, She had a great love for the kids and the...
Marian Ganoe Cameron
Jul 21, 2012
Marian Ganoe Cameron, 93, of Celina, Texas died on July 21, 2012. No services are planned at this time.




